All The Answers You Need For When You
Say “I Do”
The Wedding Planner:
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As
Soon As Possible:
Draw up the guest list
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One
Year Ahead:
Check out transport, photographers, caterers,
florists, stationers, etc
Start looking at wedding and bridesmaids’ dresses
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Six
Months Ahead:
Book entertainment
Order wedding stationary
Choose wedding dresses and rings
Book honeymoon
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Three
Months Ahead:
Make out wedding gift list
Order floral decorations
Book any hired outfits
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Six
Weeks To Go:
Decide and book hairstyle and make up
Choose going-away outfit
Buy presents for attendants
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Two
Weeks To Go:
Confirm all your arrangements
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One
Week To Go:
Try on outfits for alterations
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On
The Day:
When
choosing your means of arriving in style, you will discover a huge variety of
options, ranging from vintage and modern cars to motorbikes and horse-drawn
carriages. The ease with which you can
get both in and out of your wedding transport may be something you wish to
consider, along with how the colour of the car or carriage will look in your
wedding photographs. Having chosen your
means of travel for the day it is advisable to book well in advance and decide
how many vehicles you will need. On the
day allow extra time for the journey or plan a different route if you know
there are going to be hold-ups.
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Angela Hart Vintage Classics
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The Ultimate Horse-Drawn Carriage
Service
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Regency
Your
Wedding is a day you will want to cherish forever. Naturally, you will want to capture the day on film, so choosing
your photographer or video operator is an important decision. Arrange to meet the operator before your
wedding and also ask to see samples of their work. You may wish to meet them at the venue itself to discuss possible
shots, locations and any special requests you may have. For example, you could consider a video or
photographs of the pre-wedding preparations at the bride’s or groom’s house, as
well as black and white photographs. It
is advisable to book well in advance, and to ensure you have permission to take
photographs and film inside the venue.
Buying or
hiring everyone’s outfits and dressing for the day is an exciting part of the
wedding preparations. Trying on as many
outfits as you can will help you to choose your favourite style and colour
scheme. For your bridesmaids, you could
consider a style which they can also wear as party dresses after the big
day. If you fancy a slightly different
approach, you could choose outfits in your favourite colour, wear a hat instead
of a veil or go for a short dress. The
groom and his entourage may also wish to add interesting accessories to their
suites, such as waistcoats and matching cravats in vivid colours or unusual
fabrics. Fancy handkerchiefs, tiepins
and cuff links can also make the outfit more individual.
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Poppy – The Bridal Specialists
When it comes to flowers and other decorations
the sky’s the limit!! From flowers,
balloons and ribbon to candles, potpourri and ice sculptures. When organising your decorations it is
important to take into account the season as well as the setting and style of
your wedding. Above all, they must suit
your personal preferences. When
choosing flowers it is advisable to take fabric swatches and photo descriptions
of the bride’s and bridesmaid’s dresses if you can. If you plan to have your bouquet preserved this may affect how it
should be put together so advise your florist in advance. Make a checklist of all the places which
will need decorating, for example wedding location, reception venue, cake,
tables and also buttonholes and corsages for the guests.
The
choice of wedding receptions & venues is now wider than ever. Wedding receptions can be held in a range of
venues from castles to football clubs.
Many hotels and restaurants offer reception packages, or you might like to
hire a hall or a marquee. If you’re
having the reception at home, you can hire caterers and waiters to prepare and
serve the food. Think about how formal
or informal you want to be. This will
help you decide on menus, wine, seating arrangements and decorations. For something unusual, how about a themed
reception, perhaps from a favourite era.
It’s helpful to send guests directions to the venue and suggestions for
overnight accommodation.
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Hunley Hall Golf Club & Hotel
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Jersey Farm Hotel & Restaurant
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Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Centre
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Party Animals – The One Stop
Party Shop